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Est. 2024
Chilled Out Meetups is one of Leeds biggest groups organising social events for 18 to 38 year olds. Thinking about joining or have recently become a member? See essential information for new members by clicking this link.
Our events include an organised walk every other week (over summer), coffee and drinks socials, women-only events and one off visits to destinations in Leeds and sometimes further out. We also run 'one off' events from time to time, and hope to add more types of activities in future.
Are you in charge of a venue or other potential event destination? We'd love to hear from you about working together to put on a Meetup. In return for a space, we can offer a large group of new customers and potentially repeat business in the form of one our regular events. Feel free to send us a message.
ORGANISERS WANTED - Our group is co-owned equally by its organisers. Most decisions are made by organizers giving unanimous approval. If you're interested in running events let us know, no matter what type of event you want to do - remember as an organiser you decide the time, place and activity.
We are fully committed to everyone feeling safe and secure at events so there will be zero tolerance for any harassment, unwanted attention or any other disrespectful behavior. This is a space without any kind of prejudice including racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia etc. and this includes 'jokes' and 'memes', please take it elsewhere. We may organise women-only events - if this is a problem then this isn't the right group for you.
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Upcoming events
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Leeds Industrial Museum: Untangled
Leeds Industrial Museum, Canal Road, Armley LS12 2QF, Leeds, GBWe're heading back to Leeds Industrial Museum! If you were at this event last year, there's lots of new things to see. If you did not attend, this attraction was very much enjoyed by everyone and I really think you'll like it too!
New Exhibitions
Engineery - Celebrating 300 years since John Smeaton, the father of civil engineering.
Ludd in the Machine - What connects the rise of modern AI to the early 19th century? Both of these eras ushered in monumental changes in the job market. Explore 200 years of industrialisation from the perspective of a worker.
Untangled - Taking place in the reopened outdoor area, this exhibition is all about felt.
Also, weather permitting, take a stroll around the recently renovated outdoor area and maybe chill in the new picnic area.
Due to bad weather, we'll meet directly at Leeds Industrial Museum. We've arranged a special entry price just for Chilled Out Meetup members. Lets learn about the past from this epicentre of the industrial revolution. Then, we'll meet in the museum canteen for hot drinks and a chat.
Approximate schedule:
13:00 - Museum visit
15:00 - Hot drinksLeeds Industrial Museum is a paid for attraction. You can pay on the day at a reduced rate of £5.80 if you say you're with Chilled Out Meetups. There is an extra-reduced rate of just £1.00 if you're a local resident in the LS3, LS4, LS5, LS12 postcodes (bring proof of address) or free entry for certain card holders, you can see the details by clicking here and scrolling down to Admissions.
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Getting here
The 14 service stops closest to the museum, or alternatively very frequent services run from Kirkstall Road a short walk away. I recommend using Google Maps or Moovit to find bus times and stop locations. The nearest train station is Burley Park which is around a 20 minute walk away.
The museum car park is currently been renovated so spaces are limited. There are more spaces at the adjacent Farnell UK car park, postcode LS12 2TU. Alternatively park at Cardigan Fields which is about a 5 minute walk away and has ample free spaces.
If coming from Kirkstall Road/Cardigan Fields you will need to cross the pedestrian bridge at the end of Milford Place, behind the Climbing Lab and Autopfect buildings. The bridge at the back of Cardigan Fields is NOT operational, and you need to go around the back of cinema to access this pedestrian bridge, it's not accessible directly from the Cardigan Fields car park.
35 attendees
Headrow House Social
Headrow House, Bramleys Yard, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 6PU, GBEnjoy drinks at Headrow House this bank holiday weekend. No work the next day means hangovers are no problem! As the weather is due to be rainy we have opted to move the Meetup indoors to the ground floor.
We are NOT booking this venue privately so we'll be mixing with the general public.
Afterwards, if enough people want to stay, this might turn into a full night out.
This event takes place directly after a walk. We will be looping back to this venue at the end of the walk so you can come to both, however if you want to join the walk you need to RSVP on that event too.
100 attendees
Women Only Motel (Northlight)
Northlight Arts, 32 Potternewton Lane, West Yorkshire, GBNote: These women only events are made possible by the attendees and, when available, volunteer hosts. Other members rely on RSVPs to know how many people will be at an event and whose coming, so out of respect for them please update your RSVP if you're not coming. Although these events normally go ahead without a problem, attendance numbers and issues with the venue (too busy etc.) are outside of our control.
Women only social further out from the centre with easy parking for members who find this more convenient.
This event will take place at Northlight Arts Centre which is a cafe and art gallery. We have a couple of tables reserved for the group.
About the venue
Northlight Arts Centre is in Chapel Allerton, a leafy suburb a short drive from Leeds city centre which is well known for having an excellent assortment of pubs and restaurants. As well as being a cafe, art gallery and event space the venue hosts frequent art classes and workshops.
Afterwards
There is a mixed event taking place at the same venue directly after this event. You can RSVP here.
Getting Here
Car: The venue has a free small car park and there is plenty of aditional free parking on surrounding residential streets.
Bus: The venue is on busy bus route with services department on a regular basis from Leeds. Use an app like Google Maps or Moovit to see exact bus times and stop locations.
Train: The venue is not close to a smaller train station, go to Leeds then use a bus service to go the rest of the way.
On Foot: The venue is walkable from the Chapel Allerton, Chapeltown and Meanwood areas of Leeds.
2 attendees
Coffee @ Northlight Arts Centre
Northlight Arts, 32 Potternewton Lane, West Yorkshire, GBEnjoy a coffee and some conversation at Northlight Arts Centre. As well as chance to catch up with other members, you can take a walk around the art gallery in the same place!
You can find out more about the venue here. As well as being a cafe, gallery and event space, there are frequent art classes and workshops that might take you interest.
Getting here
Northlight Arts Centre is in the centre of Chapel Allerton, a short drive or bus ride from Leeds city centre.
Car: The venue has a free small car park and there is plenty of aditional free parking on surrounding residential streets.
Bus: The venue is on busy bus route with services department on a regular basis from Leeds. Use an app like Google Maps or Moovit to see exact bus times and stop locations.
Train: The venue is not close to a smaller train station, go to Leeds then use a bus service to go the rest of the way.
On Foot: The venue is walkable from the Chapel Allerton, Chapeltown and Meanwood areas of Leeds.
Afterwards
The area around the venue is generally very safe and has an excellent selections of pubs, bars and restaurants. If you'd like to go for a drink or food after the main event you'll be spoilt for choice.
6 attendees
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